A large crowd showed up to attend the City of Melbourne  s  Chanukah In the City   celebration at Federation Square, in the centre of Melbourne  s downtown Central Business District. Thousands of people regularly pass through Federation Square which is situated directly across from the landmark Flinders Street Station, so the large turn out of 1,000 or so for the event only added to its significance. The crowd was addressed by Rabbi Chaim Dov Ber Herzog of Chabad of Melbourne CBD, who spoke about the significance of Chanukah and the reason for its celebration. Onstage entertainment included two live bands and food was provided by one of the City  s well known and newest Kosher Restaurants.

The large 20 foot menorah was lit by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Mr John So together with Rabbi Herzog who recited the blessings, with other politicians looking on. A feature of this event was the presence of an enormous screen situated in Federation Square, which can be seen through much of the busy downtown business district. The event was carried live on the screen and culminated with the broadcast of JEM  s   Virtual Chanukah presentation.